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1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,446 mi
Last recorded65,446 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OWL
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 65,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 65,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Poor visibility ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable requires adjustment or new cable

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 65,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 65,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 65,069 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,810 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack pinion leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,923 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 May 2012 63,923 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 63,261 miles

Oil leak

n/s rewar tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 62,977 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,795 miles

n/s front caliper damp

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,620 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,616 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,233 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 82,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,963 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Bentley Mulsanne?

Based on 15,955 MOT tests across 1,697 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,137
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 628
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
position lamp(s) not working 113
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1 OWL is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Mulsanne fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 628 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Mulsanne typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 OWL is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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